project: Kahala residence

Modern residential hardscape designs

This contemporary, residential hardscape design is softened by its watery surrounds, which echo the geometry. In places, concrete flatwork walkways seem to float over a still pool. In others, low hardscape walls frame the water, and the residence sits within like an island itself.

This minimalist design prove that modern residential hardscapes don’t need loads of flourishes to be beautiful, even calming. Like a Zen garden, this contemporary project’s parts all relate to one another in harmony, influencing how people feel in the space. Strong design skills and execution experience are required to achieve this apparent simplicity. In fact, such designs can be quite challenging and require masterful designers and craftspeople to execute them well.

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